Self-Hosted Google Maps Alternatives

Google Maps is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is OpenFreeMap, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Maps and 17 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Google Maps are Leaflet, MapLibre, uMap and Street GL.

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Google Maps alternatives are mainly Map Services, but if you're looking for GPS Navigation Services or GIS Software you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, EU, Android, Kindle Fire, Android + Open Source and GPS Navigation. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Maps.
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  1. OpenFreeMap icon
     15 likes

    This software provides free, customizable map hosting from OpenStreetMap for apps and websites, with a completely open-source platform, no usage limits, registration, or user databases required. Supports self-hosting and public instance use with frequent planet data downloads.

    54 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  2. Leaflet icon
     58 likes

    Leaflet is a modern open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. It is developed by Vladimir Agafonkin with a team of dedicated contributors. Weighing just about 28 KB of JS code, it has all the features most developers ever need for online maps.

    54 Leaflet alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
     
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    Leaflet vs Google Maps Comments
    atkitt7
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    FOSS, no upsell vender lock-on breaking maps you've put on your website

    • Leaflet is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Leaflet is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  3. MapLibre icon
     6 likes

    MapLibre GL is a community-led fork derived from mapbox-gl-js before their switch to a non-OSS license.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. uMap icon
     35 likes

    uMap let you create maps with OpenStreetMap layers in a minute and embed them in your site. Add custom annotations, lines, shapes, import and add custom layers (KML, CSV, GPS, ...) and other data.

    58 uMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Python
    • Django
    • Leaflet
    • Online
     
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    uMap vs Google Maps Comments
    atkitt7
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    FOSS, private, powerful visualisation of not only POIs, but ways and areas too, can be upated from extrenal datasource and shared

    • uMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps is Freemium and Proprietary
    • uMap is CustomizableGoogle Maps is not according to our users
  5. Street GL icon
     7 likes

    Streets GL is a real-time 3D map renderer built for visualizing OpenStreetMap data with a heavy focus on eye-candy features.

    52 Street GL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. VersaTiles icon
     3 likes

    VersaTiles is a fully open-source stack for generating, distributing, and using map tiles from OpenStreetMap data, eliminating the need for combining multiple tools. Featuring a four-step, customizable process chain, it allows flexible integration of different tile sources, servers, and frontends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
     
  7.  GraphHopper  icon
     9 likes

    A fast driving directions API with world wide coverage. Based on open source software and OpenStreetMap. Stay independent and flexible.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Protomaps icon
     2 likes

    Protomaps is an open source map of the world, deployable as a single static file on cloud storage.

    59 Protomaps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Dawarich icon
     3 likes

    Self-hosted alternative to Google Location History (Google Maps Timeline).

    5 Dawarich alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Geoadmin icon
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    geo.admin.ch ist die Geoinformationsplattform der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft innerhalb der Bundesverwaltung.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. KeplerJs icon
     4 likes

    KeplerJs is a open source geosocial solution that lets users share favorite places and join discussions in real-time. It can be seen as a platform where users can interact with other open data platforms searching across OpenStreetMap, Geonames among other sources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. Reitti icon
     1 like

    Reitti is a comprehensive personal location tracking and analysis application that helps you understand your movement patterns and significant places.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
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